Fairview Bridge and 405 Freeway closures scheduled for both Friday March 15 and Saturday March 16
OCTA and Caltrans will fully close the Fairview Road bridge overpass in Costa Mesa overnight on Friday March 15 and Saturday March 16 for demolition…
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405 Freeway and Fairview Road Bridge set to Close Overnight Saturday in Costa Mesa
OCTA officials announced Thursday that the 405 Freeway at Fairview Road in Costa Mesa is scheduled to fully close overnight on Saturday, March 9 and…
City Council votes 7-0 to purchase property near airport that could become permanent bridge shelter
In a unanimous vote, the Costa Mesa City Council agreed to allocate $6.925 million for the purchase of an industrial warehouse at 3175 Airway Avenue…
Costa Mesa settles lawsuit in Orange County Catholic Worker case
The City of Costa Mesa reached a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs in the Orange County Catholic Worker case on Monday March 4, 2019, ending…
Mayor Katrina Foley and Mayor Pro-Tem John Stephens issue statements on reports of Newport-Mesa students saluting swastika on social media
Mayor Katrina Foley “There is no place for hateful symbols of swastikas and Nazi salutes in our community. Glorifying or even joking about these symbols…
Fire Capt. Fred McDowell receives February’s City Manager Leadership Award
Assistant City Manager Tammy Letourneau presented Fire Capt. Fred McDowell with the City Manager Leadership Award at the monthly Meet and Greet event on Thursday…
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue launches new Chaplain Program and hires new chaplain
Costa Mesa Fire Chief Dan Stefano announced that the Fire & Rescue department is launching a new Chaplain Program and Pastor Josh Harrison has been…
Erosion from rain storms forces temporary Fairview Park trail closures
With the recent heavy rains and expected additional storms, the bluffs at Fairview Park are experiencing substantial erosion, which has created a health, safety, and…
Agreement Finalized to Rent Lighthouse Church for Bridge Shelter
The City of Costa Mesa has reached an agreement with the Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene to operate a 50-bed temporary interim bridge shelter on…
Estancia Adobe officially recognized as historical site by city and county historical commissions
Morning rain cleared way for clear sunny skies just in time for the unveiling of bronze plaque, commemorating the Diego Sepulveda Adobe’s historic and cultural…
Costa Mesa residents sought to serve on city committees
The Costa Mesa City Council is currently seeking residents to serve on the following city committees: Animal Services Committee: This committee meets monthly and assists…
Council votes to contract with Mercy House to operate planned bridge shelters
On Tuesday Feb. 5, the Costa Mesa City Council approved a $1.45 million annual agreement with Mercy House for professional shelter operator services at both…